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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.15, 512.01 and 327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.15, 512.01 and 327.69 is: 450.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.15 : 512.01 = 327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.15/512.01 = 327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.15x = 512.01 × 327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.15x = 167,780.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,780.56/372.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.84

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